<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 20-77. - Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.</div>
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               The floodplain administrator shall perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:
               
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                  (1)
                  
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                  Review all floodplain development applications and issue permits for all proposed
                  development within special flood hazard areas to assure that the requirements of this
                  chapter have been satisfied.
                  
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                  (2)
                  
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                  Review all proposed development within special flood hazard areas to assure that all
                  necessary local, state and federal permits have been received, including Section 404
                  of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 33 U.S.C. 1334.
                  
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                  (3)
                  
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                  Notify adjacent communities and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division
                  of Emergency Management, State Coordinator for the National Flood Insurance Program
                  prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such
                  notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
                  
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                  (4)
                  
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                  Assure that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said
                  watercourse so that the flood-carrying capacity is maintained.
                  
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                  (5)
                  
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                  Prevent encroachments into floodways and non-encroachment areas unless the certification
                  and flood hazard reduction provisions of article V,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTVPRFLHARE_S20-106FLNCRAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-106</a> are met.
                  
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                  (6)
                  
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                  Obtain actual elevation (in relation to NAVD 1988) of the reference level (including
                  basement) and all attendant utilities of all new and substantially improved structures,
                  in accordance with the provisions of article IV,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S20-76FLDEAPPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-76</a>(c).
                  
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                  (7)
                  
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                  Obtain actual elevation (in relation to NAVD 1988) to which all new and substantially
                  improved structures and utilities have been floodproofed, in accordance with the provisions
                  of article IV,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S20-76FLDEAPPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-76</a>(c).
                  
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                  (8)
                  
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                  Obtain actual elevation (in relation to NAVD 1988) of all public utilities in accordance
                  with the provisions of article IV,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S20-76FLDEAPPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-76</a>(c).
                  
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                  (9)
                  
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                  When floodproofing is utilized for a particular structure, obtain certifications from
                  a registered professional engineer or architect in accordance with the provisions
                  of article IV,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S20-76FLDEAPPECERE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-76</a>(c) and article V,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTVPRFLHARE_S20-102SPST" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-102</a>(b).
                  
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                  (10)
                  
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                  Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of boundaries of the special
                  flood hazard areas, floodways, or non-encroachment areas (for example, where there
                  appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions), make
                  the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location of the boundary shall
                  be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in this
                  article.
                  
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                  (11)
                  
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                  When BFE data has not been provided in accordance with the provisions of article III,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTIIIGEPR_S20-42BAESSPFLHAAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-42</a>, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any BFE data, along with floodway data or
                  non-encroachment area data available from a federal, state, or other source, including
                  data developed pursuant to article V,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTVPRFLHARE_S20-104STFLWIESBAFLEL" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-104</a>(2)c., in order to administer the provisions of this chapter.
                  
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                  (12)
                  
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                  When BFE data is provided but no floodway or non-encroachment area data has been provided
                  in accordance with the provisions of article III,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTIIIGEPR_S20-42BAESSPFLHAAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-42</a>, obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any floodway data or non-encroachment area
                  data available from a federal, state, or other source in order to administer the provisions
                  of this chapter.
                  
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                  (13)
                  
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                  When the lowest floor and the lowest adjacent grade of a structure or the lowest ground
                  elevation of a parcel in a special flood hazard area is above the BFE, advise the
                  property owner of the option to apply for a letter of map amendment (LOMA) from FEMA.
                  However, if the property is to be removed from the V zone it must not be located seaward
                  of the landward toe of the primary frontal dune. Maintain a copy of the LOMA issued
                  by FEMA in the floodplain development permit file.
                  
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                  (14)
                  
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                  Permanently maintain all records that pertain to the administration of this chapter
                  and make these records available for public inspection, recognizing that such information
                  may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.
                  
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                  (15)
                  
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                  Make on-site inspections of work in progress. As the work pursuant to a floodplain
                  development permit progresses, the floodplain administrator shall make as many inspections
                  of the work as may be necessary to ensure that the work is being done according to
                  the provisions of the local ordinance and the terms of the permit. In exercising this
                  power, the floodplain administrator has a right, upon presentation of proper credentials,
                  to enter on any premises within the jurisdiction of the community at any reasonable
                  hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action.
                  
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                  (16)
                  
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                  Issue stop-work orders as required. Whenever a building or part thereof is being constructed,
                  reconstructed, altered, or repaired in violation of this chapter, the floodplain administrator
                  may order the work to be immediately stopped. The stop-work order shall be in writing
                  and directed to the person doing or in charge of the work. The stop-work order shall
                  state the specific work to be stopped, the specific reason(s) for the stoppage, and
                  the condition(s) under which the work may be resumed. Violation of a stop-work order
                  constitutes a misdemeanor.
                  
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                  (17)
                  
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                  Revoke floodplain development permits as required. The floodplain administrator may
                  revoke and require the return of the floodplain development permit by notifying the
                  permit holder in writing stating the reason(s) for the revocation. Permits shall be
                  revoked for any substantial departure from the approved application, plans, and specifications;
                  for refusal or failure to comply with the requirements of state or local laws; or
                  for false statements or misrepresentations made in securing the permit. Any floodplain
                  development permit mistakenly issued in violation of an applicable state or local
                  law may also be revoked.
                  
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                  (18)
                  
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                  Make periodic inspections throughout the special flood hazard areas within the jurisdiction
                  of the community. The floodplain administrator and each member of his or her inspections
                  department shall have a right, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter on
                  any premises within the territorial jurisdiction of the department at any reasonable
                  hour for the purposes of inspection or other enforcement action.
                  
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                  (19)
                  
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                  Follow through with corrective procedures of article IV,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTIVAD_S20-78COPR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-78</a>.
                  
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                  (20)
                  
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                  Review, provide input, and make recommendations for variance requests.
                  
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                  (21)
                  
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                  Maintain a current map repository to include, but not limited to, historical and effective
                  FIS report, historical and effective FIRM and other official flood maps and studies
                  adopted in accordance with the provisions of article III,<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH20FLDAPR_ARTIIIGEPR_S20-42BAESSPFLHAAR" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 20-42</a>, including any revisions thereto including letters of map change, issued by FEMA.
                  Notify state and FEMA of mapping needs.
                  
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                  (22)
                  
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                  Coordinate revisions to FIS reports and FIRMs, including letters of map revision based
                  on fill (LOMR-Fs) and letters of map revision (LOMRs).
                  
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               (Ord. of
               <a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="14661" data-ordinance-id="1056458">
                  6-1-2020(5)
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               , art. 4, Â§ C)
               
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